Bangkok golf courses

The Alpine Golf Club in Bangkok is one of the top golf courses in Thailand which has often hosted some top class events including the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic which was won by Tiger Woods.  Designed by the world-famous Ronald M. Garl this is a superbly designed course that will require you to be on top of your game if you are to score well.  The heavily contoured fairways means there are few level lies and many of the greens slope away from you making it difficult to hold your approach.

Although Muang Kaew Golf Club is one of the closest courses to central Bangkok and also the airport, the many trees and lakes insulate you from the city. One of the best maintained and enjoyable golf courses in Bangkok which was totally redesigned by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley a few years ago and is now a firm favourite on the Bangkok golfing scene.

Nikanti Golf Club is a very unusual new Bangkok golf course which is unique in several ways:  it’s the first golf club in Thailand to be fully inclusive and once you pay your green fee there is no extra to pay and it even includes food and your caddie tip!  The course construction is also unique and consists of three six-hole layouts rather than the usual two nines.  One of best golf courses in Bangkok.

Siam Country Club Bangkok is the 5th addition of the Siam Country Club.  This masterpiece 18-hole championship, 7,250 yards, golf course is meticulously designed by Toby Cobb, design associate of the Coore and Crenshaw Design, who is responsible for numerous world-renowned golf courses, and built by Golf East Co., Ltd.  Zoysia is used in the fairway while Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda is used on the greens.  The Office of Bangkok Architect masterfully creates and supervises another unique 4,400 sqm grand and comfortable clubhouse amenities familiar to the fans of Siam Country Club Pattaya, home of the Honda LPGA Thailand at the Old Course.  SMCC (Thailand) is the contractor of this clubhouse. 

Summit Windmill Golf Club Bangkok is very rural and pretty course spread over 160 acres and although close to the city is has been thoughtfully landscaped so you get the impression you are in the middle of the countryside. There are only a handful of holes on the course where water does not come into play and on many holes water runs all the way along one side of the fairway, more often than not the left side, with bunkers guarding the opposite side.  If you have a tendency to hook the ball then you are in for a long day!  One of best golf courses in Bangkok.

Suwan Golf and Country Club is a challenging course set in the countryside outside Bangkok in a wonderful rural setting. Has won a number of awards and has hosted several major tournaments.  A difficult layout with many elevation changes and well-placed hazards.  It also made our pick of best golf courses in Bangkok.

Thai Country Club in Bangkok is of the top golf courses in Thailand which has hosted several top-class events including the 1997 Asian Honda Classic won by Tiger Woods.  Not the most exciting golf course in Bangkok but certainly has the best service with a wonderfully efficient clubhouse service superb food and some of the best trained caddies in Thailand.  This is a private membes club so access is resticted - especially at weekends but Golfsavers have exclusive access to tee times at excellent prices.   It naturally made our pick of best golf courses in Bangkok.

Thana City Golf Club offers a great opportunity to play the only Greg Norman designed golf course in Thailand which in its heyday hosted several prestigious events and was recently totally refurbished. One of the closest golf courses to the centre of Bangkok and this is an ideal course to play on your first or last day in Bangkok. It made our list of best golf courses in Bangkok.

Royal Gems Golf City is an unusual and unique replica golf course not far from the centre of Bangkok which has a front nine with some of the most iconic holes from around the world and a back nine which has been inspired by the Augusta National – home of the Masters.  Great fun to dream of playing the Road hole at St Andrews or negotiating your way round Amen Corner - not quite as good as the real thing but then few of us will ever get the chance to play at Augusta.  Definitely one of the best golf courses in Thailand and it naturally made our pick of best golf courses in Bangkok.

Artitaya Golf Resort is situated in a very rural location about one hour north-east of Bangkok and about one hour from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport in the northeast direction.

The 36-hole course, features a well-balanced design of hazards and bunkers with a lot of ponds and lakes with long and wide fairway, fast greens, and each course will provide a fair challenge for golfers of all standard.

The course is Korean owned and 90% of the guests are from Korea and it can get very slow.

It might lie just east of Bangkok but tee it up at Ballyshear Golf Links and there’s a whole world of golf coming your way.

Gil Hanse, one of the biggest names in golf course design, designed Ballyshear as a homage to America’s The Lido Golf Club, which closed during World War II and has since acquired the status of a golfing Camelot among those who love great courses.

Bangkok Golf Club is one of the closest courses to the city and usually takes about 30 minutes.  Unfortunately it was badly damaged during the flooding in 2011 and as a result lost many of its mature trees and all of the greens had to be re-laid.  Although it’s quite a short course but there are plenty of challenges to keep most golfers happy.  The course is under new management so the service and maintenance have greatly improved.

Despite playing long, the wide flat fairways at Bangkapong Riverside Country Club make this an ideal course for high handicappers; nature-loving golfers will be enchanted by the wondrous flora and fauna. Although some way out of the city there is a fast highway most of the way so can be reached from downtown Bangkok in under an hour.  Also one of the best value golf courses in Bangkok

Bangpoo Golf & Sports Club is a good option for the budget conscious golfer who wants to play a round of golf in Bangkok. This course which was designed by Arnold Palmer designed course and is often blessed with the cooling sea breezes make Bangpoo a great choice for a really hot day.

Located in the region of the former capitol city of Thailand, Ayutthaya The Bangsai Country Club opened for play in 1996.

Originally an 18-hole complex, the club has benefitted from an extra 9 holes being added to create a wonderful 27-hole complex that is both enjoyable and affordable. It is this affordability that has allowed the course to grow into one of the favourites in the region, although still somewhat considered a hidden jewel on the golfing scene of Bangkok.

A very challenging Schmidt Curley designed links style course close to the ocean and when the wind blows it becomes even more difficult.  All but the very accomplished golfer would be well advised to move forward a tee box!

The Best Ocean course is renowned for its tight fairways, often with water on either side and its elevated greens which are well protected by bunkers on every side.  If you don’t hit it straight then it will be a long day and you will need to carry plenty of balls.

Cascata Golf Club is an excellent links-style golf course located a little further outside Bangkok which now offers a 72-hole layout and a Scottish style links experience.  Course is in great condition and is a very interesting challenge with generous fairways and numerous water hazards. 

One of the oldest golf courses in western Bangkok, dating back to 1982, Ekachai Golf & Country Club is a serene countryside golf course boasting 27 holes framed by mounds and water hazards that run through the course, with numerous small streams, lakes, and ponds providing the main challenge. Success on this course relies more on accurate shot-making and strategic club selection rather than sheer distance, but the sheer volume of water means that you should definitely come equipped with spare balls.

You do not have to travel far outside Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, to find some world class golf courses.  For example, a 30 minute trip from the city centre will take you to Flora Ville Golf and Country Club, which is located in n Pathum Thani Province.

This golf club has been in business since 1998 and the course was designed by the legendary Nick Faldo.  For those who may have played on this golf course previously, it was also known as Chuan Cheun until the owners changed the name to Flora Ville Golf and Country Club.

Green Valley Country Club Golf Course a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design very conveniently located close to Bangkok’s Suvanabhumi International Airport and despite its location it is set in beautiful countryside covered with mature trees and shrubs.

Located within the Prachinburi province of Thailand, some 160km from the capital city of Bangkok, the Kabinburi Sport Club offers a world class layout, designed by renowned golf course architect Yoshikazu Kato.

The course, a par 72 is long measuring in at 8075 yards from the championship tees, this is a stern test of golf.

Due to the multiple tees, introduced into the design so that every single level of golfer could enjoy the layout and design is one of the many attractions at this club.

Facilities are top class, as you would expect from a tour venue, and include a large driving range, superb short game facilities, locker rooms, pro-shop, restaurant and hotel, making Kabinburi Sport Club a superb choice for those wanting to indulge in the very best the region has to offer.

Krung Kavee Golf Course and Country Club is located just 40 minutes away from the centre of Bangkok, making it a convenient place to play golf for those staying in the Thai capital.

Suvarnabhumi Airport, more commonly known as Bangkok Airport is one of the best in the world.  It has direct connections with much of the globe including European and other Asian cities.  It is also just one connection away from the United States, making Bangkok a great place for a Thailand golf holiday.

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to golf courses in the Bangkok area and Krung Kavee is highly regarded by visitors and locals alike.

Lakewood Country Club in Bangkok is one of the closest golf courses to downtown Bangkok.   The club is built on large expanse of open land and although the area is very flat the designer has managed to makes things interesting with extensive landscaping and earth moving and the result is very attractive.  It’s a 27-hole layout and each of the nines has a very distinctive character and depending on which combination you play it’s a very different experience.

Lakewood Links is the most recent golf course to open in Bangkok and we have not had a chance to play it yet - the course is still maturing and will take some time to be up to the standards of its sister course.  The almost total lack of trees leaves the course very exposed to the prevailing winds.  A very unusual links-style layout with two unique signature par 3s - one in the shape of a starfish and another in the shape of a crab.  The course is very flat an featureless with virtually no trees and it winds its way around the very large lake which dominates the layout.

Lam Lukka Country Club is a 36-hole layout on the outskirts of Bangkok about 90 minutes from downtown. The courses meander through a beautiful wetland of mature trees and tropical plants and wildlife - a real escape from the city. There are two courses here from which to choose, the Championship East Course with A and B nines, and the Resort West Course with C and D nines. Both are well maintained, with an excellent putting surface and a selection of challenging water hazards.

A great designer course for a very reasonable mid-market price about 40 minutes from thecentre of the city. 

The only course in the Bangkok region fortunate enough to have the paw prints of the Great Bear all over it, the Legacy Golf Club is a minefield of waste bunkers, water hazards and tight approaches that gives a risk/reward feel to a large number of holes.

Lotus Valley Golf Resort is a superb course original designed by Gary Player but was redesigned and reshaped by John Morrow and Craig Bertram and in is now one the best layouts of any golf course in Bangkok.  Only possible drawback is that it is one of the furthest from the city and as at least one hour from the airport and longer during the rush hour.

Navatanee Golf Course in Bangkok is a very exclusive golf club with easy access from the centre of Bangkok which once hosted the World Cup of Golf. It still offers a challenging test even  for the better golfers but will still provide enjoyment for higher handicappers.  Its a lovely old parkland course in superb condition with lots of mature trees lining the fairways which makes for a nice change from the highly manicured modern courses.  This made our list of best in Bangkok.

Situated within driving distance of the Thai capital Bangkok you will encounter the Northern Rangsit Golf Club.

Built within the local natural environment the course enhances the already wonderful landscape.

Measuring 6793 yards, the course is a mid-length par-72 which will keep golfers on their toes throughout the 18 holes.

A key feature of the golf course is the abundance of water hazards, which come into play on every hole, demanding the golfer to be accurate and to think their way around the many obstacles.

An aesthetically pleasing design that will capture the imagination of the golfer, Northern Rangsit is definitely a course worth visiting.

Located in the Bangkok district of Thailand, Panya Indra is a superb 27-hole layout that will keep you on your toes throughout. The course is one of just some of the courses owned by the Panya Group and it is not hard to see why it is one of the best courses in the Bangkok region.

Three  separate championship 9 hole courses create two distinctive 18 hole routes. The design of the courses was undertaken by American Ronald Fream and he has done a wonderful job creating a testing yet enjoyable golf course for all level of player. Each of the loops is distinctive yet merge perfectly together to create a superb course.

Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok is a 36-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr designed golf course set in a beautiful and natural countryside setting to the east of Bangkok.   The many different and varied holes offer a wide range of challenges to keep most golfers interested. The four 9-hole championship golf courses at Suvarnabhumi Golf Club President have been wonderfully designed to ensure a fair challenge but to ensure playability for golfers of all levels.  Each of the four layouts demand accurate shot making and careful course management and you should enjoy playing from the lush hybrid Bermuda fairways. Not too many bunkers but those that remain still seem to have this magnetic attraction to your ball. 

Pinehurst Golf and Country Club was once one of the best golf courses in Bangkok but is not up to the standard of some of the newer courses.  The night golf is very popular and at weekends the course is very crowded. Greens tend to be a bit unpredictable and on the slow side and the caddies are not as attentive as some of the other golf courses in Thailand.

Rachakram Golf Club in Bangkok is one for the long hitters looking for great value. A bit further out than some of the other golf courses in Bangkok but well worth the effort.  Lots of water here which comes into play on all but 3 or 4 of the holes.  Night golf also on offer.

Riverdale Golf Club was designed by local architect John Morrow who also designed Red Mountain in Phuket and played a big part in the design of Riverdale Golf Club which is sure to become one of the “must play” golf courses in Bangkok once it fully matures.  It made our list of Best Golf Courses in Bangkok.

The quality and choice of golf courses in Thailand is improving all the time and in 2017 Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club added to the collection.

Located to the north of the capital city, Bangkok, it takes just over an hour to reach Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club from a city centre hotel.  Situated in Ayutthaya Province, it is also just 30 minutes away from Don Muang International Airport which accepts flights from Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia.

The golf course was designed by Schmidt-Curley Design Inc, who have won several awards for their golf courses in Asia and this another beauty to add to their collection.

Royal Gems Golf and Sports Club is a top quality and exclusive Bangkok golf course that is not to be missed. It is one of very few golf courses in Thailand officially accepted as a member of the United States Golf Association, an honour bestowed on only those courses that meet championship standard in terms of both layout and facilities, Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club is a must-play.

The Sampran Golf Club in Bangkok, Thailand, formerly known as the Rose Garden Golf Club has undergone some much-needed renovation. As one of the oldest courses in Thailand the Sampran Golf Course has been taken to a new level of quality, with the new owners undertaking remedial works to bring the course back up to standard and to compete as it once did with the other courses in the area. The quality of the layout and design has never been in question and that is clear in the fact that it played host to the 1992 Thailand Open and was once ranked in the top 24 courses in the world. How times can change.

The new owners want to revitalise the course and bring it back to its former glory.

Subhapruek Golf Club is situated perfectly between Bangkok city centre and Suvarnabhumi Airport.  This makes it the perfect golf course to play upon arrival in Bangkok or as a last minute round before leaving the country.

Having said that, Subhapruek should be added to any Bangkok or Thailand golf itinerary regardless of your entry and departure point.  For those who have played golf in Asia or travelled to other regions of the world, the name Pete Dye is one you will know well.

Pete Dye is an American golf course designer who has put his name to many golf courses around the world, including his homeland of the United States and Asia.

The Pine Lodge and Golf is a boutique golf resort with 27 rooms that are perfectly set with in the local countryside, creating an ambience that is unique to the area. Golfers will be delighted by the amount of local wildlife that can be seen as you make your way around the Pine Lodge course, which offers some beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Opened in 2005 it has quickly gained a reputation as being a great value golf course in comparison to other courses in the region. The green fee cost is low which makes it appealing to people, especially travellers who do not mind travelling a little further afield to achieve the best priced green fees.

The Royal Golf and Country Club in Bangkok is the closest golf course to Suvanabhumi International airport making it an ideal choice for your final round.  One of the most scenic golf courses in Bangkok which makes the most of the natural terrain as it wanders through the many water features, mature trees and colourful plants.

The Vintage Club is not as well-known as some of the other golf courses in Bangkok and a little further out than some but easy to reach along one of main highways.  The Vintage Club has hosted several PGA events and is well worth playing especially midweek when the course is usually pretty empty. 

Krungthep Kreetha is one of the closest courses to the centre of Bangkok and also one of the oldest and as a result features many large and mature trees. The course is very popular with locals due to its long history and easy access and can get very crowded at weekends.

The course was extensively modernised and redesigned in the early 1980’s by James Vaughn.  The new layout is more challenging with better use of the many water hazards and this combined with the numerous out-of-bounds means makes this a strategic course with straight hitting required to score well.

Designed by O-Art Architects Ltd and opened in late 1996, Uniland Golf and Country Club, is located in the Nakhon Pathom region of Bangkok, Thailand.  This region has plenty to offer visitors in terms of sightseeing, including Sanam Chandra Palace, Buddha Monthon and the Lamphaya Float Market but one of the main attractions, is the golf course.  Uniland Golf and Country Club is a 27-hole golf course, which has been split in to three different nine hole courses.

Wangnoi Prestige Golf & Country Club is situated about 45 km from Don Mueang International Airport and it takes only around 1 hour to reach from downtown Bangkok. The re-grassing of the former Muang Ake design together with a makeover clubhouse and new management in 2018 makes Wangnoi Prestige a great option for those seeking an above average golf experience in Bangkok at a decent price.

Total Distance of 7,238 yards, Par 72 and features fast greens, strategically positioned bunkers, as well as natural lakes and streams. Outstanding drainage allows for year-round play.

Windsor Park and Golf Club in Bangkok is a 36-hole layout consisting of four different nines situated to the East of Bangkok about 90 minutes from the centre of the city.  A very mature golf course with lots of full-grown trees and colourful native plants and everything else you expect from a classic parkland course with tree-lined fairways, water hazards and plenty of bunkers.